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UP CM Yogi encourages blood donors at BJYM's Blood Donation Camp

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | September 18, 2023 10:45:42 PM IST

Blood donation is the biggest donation and there is a need to make the society aware of this so that people come forward to donate blood voluntarily, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday. ... read..

"Sanatana tha, Sanatana hai, aur Sanatana hamesha rahega": Assam CM to Rahul Gandhi

Panna (Madhya Pradesh) | September 18, 2023 10:45:40 PM IST

Amidst the ongoing political debate sparked by DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's comments on 'Sanatana Dharma,' Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday expressed his belief that Sanatana Dharma will endure regardless of circumstances. ... read..

"It's a historic day...," Arjun Ram Meghwal on last day in old Parliament building

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 10:45:38 PM IST

Calling it a 'historic day',Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Monday said that the 75 years of Parliament journey will be discussed throughout the day. ... read..

New parliament building will serve India in times to come: Meenakashi Lekhi

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 10:45:33 PM IST

Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi has said that the old building of the Parliament has an old history but the new building will serve India in the times to come. ... read..

SC declines appeal against HC order staying sale of Ganesh idols made of Plaster of Paris

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 10:45:28 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to interfere with a division bench order of the Madras High Court which stayed a single judge's order allowing the sale of Ganesh idols made using Plaster of Paris (PoP). ... read..

Ivory case: Actor Mohanlal gets respite as HC stays trial proceedings in lower court

Kochi (Kerala) | September 18, 2023 10:45:26 PM IST

Malayalam actor Mohanlal on Monday got respite in the ivory possession case as the High Court of Kerala stayed the proceedings pending in a lower court. ... read..

J-K LG Manoj Sinha meets kin of DSP Humayun killed in Anantnag encounter, assures support

Budgam (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 18, 2023 10:45:22 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday met with the family of DSP Humayun Bhat who had lost his life in Anantnag encounter. ... read..

"...That's we are saying we have to eliminate Sanatana," Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tamil Nadu Governor

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 18, 2023 10:45:20 PM IST

Reacting to Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi's statement on social discrimination, Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalinsaid that we are also saying what the Governor has said, which is why we are saying we have to eliminate Sanatana. ... read..

Shiv Sena vs Shiv Sena: SC asks Maharashtra Assembly Speaker to not delay hearing of disqualification petitions against MLAs

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 10:45:07 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed disapproval over the delay by the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in deciding the disqualification petitions against 56 MLAs including Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and asked him to set a timeline for t ... read..

MP: Home minister Narottam Mishra alleges Congress stole Jan Aakrosh Yatras theme song from Pakistan; Congress hits back

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | September 18, 2023 10:45:05 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra has taken a jibe at Congress partys Jan Aakrosh Yatra and alleged that they stole the yatras theme song from Pakistan. ... read..

Parliament Special Session: RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar again speaks on scrapping of NJAC

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 9:44:55 PM IST

On the first day of the Special Session of Parliament, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday again referred to the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Bill, which was passed by both the Houses and later struck down by the Supreme Co ... read..

In 75 years, biggest achievement has been growing trust of citizens in their Parliament: PM Modi

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 9:44:53 PM IST

Drawing an analogy to a family that shifts into a new home, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it is a very emotional moment to bid farewell to the Old Parliament building. ... read..

Ajit Pawar demands 33 pc reservation for women in Parliament and Assemblies

Pune (Maharashtra) | September 18, 2023 9:44:50 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday sought 33 per cent reservation for women in both the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies on the lines of local bodies. ... read..

PM Modi chairs meeting of union cabinet

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 9:44:43 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a meeting of the union cabinet in Parliament House Annexe in the national capital. ... read..

MP: Jyotiraditya Scindias supporter Pramod Tandon resigns from BJP, says will join Congress

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | September 18, 2023 9:44:41 PM IST

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindias supporter Pramod Tandon on Monday resigned from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and he said to join the Congress party. ... read..

"Shivraj Singh Chouhan should apologize for drowning Omkareshwar town": Randeep Surjewala

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | September 18, 2023 9:44:39 PM IST

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Surjewala slammed the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government over the floods at Omkareshwar saying that the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister has committed a crime against the divine. ... read..

Himachal assembly session: Oppn brings adjournment motion on disaster, CM Sukhu urges to discuss it in Assembly

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 18, 2023 9:44:25 PM IST

The monsoon session of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly started in Shimla on Monday. ... read..

Yogi govt to mark Bhamashah Jayanti as 'Traders Welfare Day' on June 29

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 18, 2023 9:44:23 PM IST

In order to remember the sacrifices made by 'Danveer Bhamashah', who refused the slavery of the Mughals, the Yogi government is gearing up to celebrate Bhamashah Jayanti as Traders Welfare Day on a grand note across Uttar Pradesh on June 29, said an offic ... read..

CM Yogi listens to problems of 200 people at Janata Darshan in UP's Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | September 18, 2023 9:44:21 PM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed the officials on Monday to address public issues with utmost seriousness and sensitivity as well as to take strict legal action against those who illegally encroach on people's land and try to harm, or destroy the w ... read..

Telangana has debt of Rs five lakh crores: Former Congress MP Deepa Dasmunsi

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 18, 2023 9:44:19 PM IST

Congress Central Working Committee member and former MP Deepa Dasmunsi said on Monday that Telangana has a debt of Rs five lakh crores which amounts to Rs 1,42,842 for every individual. ... read..

Unveiling programme of Statue of Oneness to be organised with dignity, grandeur: MP CM Chouhan

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | September 18, 2023 9:44:14 PM IST

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that the unveiling programme of Statue of Oneness in Omkareshwar on September 21 will be organised with full dignity, grandeur and divinity. ... read..

Goa CM Sawant extends Ganesh Chaturthi greetings to people

Panaji (Goa) | September 18, 2023 9:44:12 PM IST

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday extended his greetings to the people of his state on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi traditionally known as "Chavath" in Goa. ... read..

MCD to distribute Green Ganeshas among Delhiites, Mayor flags off Eco-friendly Ganesha van

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 9:44:10 PM IST

To spread the message of environmental conservation, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and 'Big Green Ganesha' on Monday launched 'Eco-Friendly Ganesha' idols in the city. ... read..

Delhi Sessions court to hear anti-Sikh riots case against Jagdish Tytler

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 9:44:06 PM IST

The Principal and District judge of Rouse Avenue court on Monday assigned the 1984 Anti-Sikh riots case to the court of sessions for further proceedings. ... read..

J&K: Water level in Jhelum River drops to 70-year low due to dry weather conditions

Srinagar (Jammu Kashmir) | September 18, 2023 9:44:03 PM IST

The persisting dry weather across the valley has brought down the water level in Jhelum to a 70-year low in the month of September, said officials. ... read..

Maneka Gandhi, Shibu Soren and Manmohan Singh to speak in joint sitting of Parliament in new building

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 9:43:59 PM IST

In the joint sitting of Parliament which is set to be held in the new Parliament building tomorrow, BJP MP Maneka Gandhi, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Shibu Soren and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will speak for five minutes each, sources said on ... read..

Indian defence personnel complete Hatha Yoga Instructor Training at Isha Yoga Centre

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | September 18, 2023 9:43:55 PM IST

104 Indian Defense Force personnel, comprising 84 Army personnel and 20 Navy personnel, have successfully completed a 15-day Hatha Yoga Instructor Training program at the Isha Yoga Center here, said officials. ... read..

Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates Udaan Bhawan' at Delhis Safdarjung Airport

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 8:44:02 PM IST

Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday inaugurated Udaan Bhawan, an Integrated Office Complex at Delhis Safdarjung Airport in Delhi. ... read..

ABVP manifesto prioritises student mental health, calls for Mindfulness Centres at DU

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 8:44:00 PM IST

Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) unveiled its manifesto for the upcoming Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) Elections at a press conference in Delhi on Monday. ... read..

Congress party is fake," says MP CM Chouhan

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) | September 18, 2023 8:43:58 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has taken a jibe at the Congress party and has said that the party is fake. ... read..

All India Muslim Personal Law Board launches movement for women share in father's property

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 8:43:53 PM IST

All India Muslim Personal Law Board Working Committee has decided to launch a systematic movement throughout the country to ensure that women must get their share in the property of their father. ... read..

Samples of 61 high-risk contacts test negative, Nipah situation under control: Kerala Health Minister

Kozhikode (Kerala) | September 18, 2023 7:46:38 PM IST

Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Monday said no fresh cases of the Nipah virus were reported in the State as 61 samples taken of high-risk contacts including healthcare workers tested negative. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh belongs to tribal people, everyone else came later: Former CM Kamal Nath

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | September 18, 2023 7:46:33 PM IST

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) Chief Kamal Nath has said that Madhya Pradesh belongs to tribal people, while everyone else came later. ... read..

Indian Navy to highlight indigenous innovations at Swavlamban-2023 event

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 7:46:31 PM IST

The Indian Navy is gearing up for the second edition of its Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar, known as 'Swavlamban-2023,' set to take place on October 4-5. ... read..

Gujarat rain: NDRF evacuates 110 people from low lying areas of Aravalli

Aravalli (Gujarat) | September 18, 2023 7:46:18 PM IST

In an ongoing rescue operation, the National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) on Monday evacuated 110 people from the village of Lakheswari in the Aravalli district of Gujarat where heavy rain caused flooding in the low-lying areas, said officials. ... read..

CWMA asks Karnataka to continue supply of 5000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu for next 15 days

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 7:46:16 PM IST

The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) on Monday reiterated the decision of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee, asking Karnataka to continue releasing 5,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for another 15 days. ... read..

Met office forecasts heavy rainfall, lightning at isolated places in Himachal

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 18, 2023 7:46:14 PM IST

The Ministry of Earth Sciences, Meterological Centre in Shimla has predicted heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places over plains, low and mid hills of the state. ... read..

Kerala: RTI activist Girish Babu found dead in Kochi

Ernakulam (Kerala) | September 18, 2023 7:46:12 PM IST

A Right to Information (RTI) activist Girish Babu was on Monday found dead at his residence in Kalamassery in Keralas Ernakulam district, police said. ... read..

Assam govt starts including eggs in mid-day meal menu of schools in tea garden areas

Guwahati (Assam) | September 18, 2023 7:46:10 PM IST

The Assam government has started providing three eggs for each student a week in the mid-day meal of schools in the tea garden areas of the state under the Prime Minister's Poshan programme. ... read..

Rajya Sabha adjourned to meet in new Parliament building at 2.15 pm on Tuesday

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 7:46:09 PM IST

Registering a historic moment, the Rajya Sabha on Monday adjourned its last sitting in the old building to meet in the new Parliament building on Tuesday. ... read..

Abrogation of Article 370 was not in accordance with Constitution: National Conference MP Hasnain Masoodi

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 7:46:04 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Lok Sabha Hasnain Masoodi on Monday said that the abrogation of Article 370 was not in accordance with the Indian Constitution adding that the decision taken on August 5, 2019 has not achieved its purpose till ... read..

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha to meet in new Parliament building on Tuesday

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 7:46:02 PM IST

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will hold their sittings in the new Parliament building on Tuesday. ... read..

"Ignorant and arrogant": KTR on PM Modi's comments on Telangana state formation

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 18, 2023 7:45:59 PM IST

In a reaction to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comments on Telangana state formation in Parliament, Telangana IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao also known as KTR said that his remarks are not only "factually incorrect" but also "ignorant and arrogan ... read..

AIADMK's D Jayakumar blames Annamalai for his party's worsening relationship with BJP

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 18, 2023 7:45:55 PM IST

AIADMK senior leader and former Tamil Nadu minister D Jayakumar on Monday took a dig at BJP state president Annamalai saying he is unfit to be holding his current post. He also alleged that while the BJPs rank and file want to remain in an alliance with ... read..

Encounter in J-K's Anantnag enters sixth day, Search operation underway

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 18, 2023 7:45:49 PM IST

A search operation is underway in the forest area of Kokernag in Anantnag district where an encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists on September 13. ... read..

CBI registers case against Mahila Rindan Samabay Samity in West Bengal for fraud with depositors

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 7:45:51 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday registered a case against unknown officer bearers of Mahila Rindan Samabay Samity in West Bengal. ... read..

AAI inducts two new B-360 type of aircraft into the AAI Flight Inspection Fleet

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 7:45:45 PM IST

The Airport Authority of India (AAI) on Monday added two new B-360 type of aircraft to meet the flying requirement for Flight Calibration of the increased number of Ground Navigational aids installed at airports in India. ... read..

Gujarat rains: Approximately 12,000 people evacuated from low-lying areas

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | September 18, 2023 7:45:43 PM IST

Amidst heavy rains lashing Gujarat and creating flood-like situations, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday said that relief and rescue operations are being carried out by the administration and Disaster Response Force has been deployed in rescue oper ... read..

India seen as Vishwa Mitra, proud of African Unions inclusion in G20 in its presidency: PM Modi

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 6:45:57 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India will always feel proud that the African Union became part of the G20 during the Summit held under its Presidency. ... read..

"Golden chapter of the journey of Indian democracy": Highlights from Prime Minister Modi's speech in Parliament

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 6:45:55 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday recalled the significant historical moments that took place in the old Parliament building over the last 75 years. ... read..

Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Goa, people rush to make last-minute purchases in Panaji

Panaji (Goa) | September 18, 2023 6:45:53 PM IST

With just a day to go for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival celebrations in Goa, people from all walks of life are bustling in the streets of Panaji to make last-minute purchases for the festival. ... read..

"World's focus is on Uttarakhand": CM Dhami inaugurates 'Swachhata Sewa Pakhwada'

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | September 18, 2023 6:45:43 PM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday inaugurated 'Swachhata Sewa Pakhwada' and said that the world's focus is now on Uttarakhand. ... read..

"People's G20" eBook unveiled, chronicles India's G20 presidency

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 6:45:41 PM IST

Apurva Chandra, Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, unveiled the "People's G20" eBook, shedding light on India's G20 Presidency. ... read..

Odisha: Eco-friendly idol of Lord Ganesha crafted in solid clay by Bhubaneswar-based miniature artist ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | September 18, 2023 6:45:35 PM IST

Eco-friendly idols of lord Ganesha along with goddesses Saraswati and Laxmi were crafted in solid clay by a Bhubaneswar-based miniature artist ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in the state. ... read..

"Sit together and sort it out" former PM Deve Gowda on Cauvery water row

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 6:45:33 PM IST

As the Cauvery water sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu is simmering, former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda on Monday said that the "quarrel" among two neighbouring states will not be solved "legally" and that a solution will come out only af ... read..

"Bit confused as to why it was necessary": Congress Shashi Tharoor on special session of Parliament

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 6:45:27 PM IST

Congress Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has said that they were all a bit confused as to why this special session was called as bills that the government have been talking about could have been introduced later. ... read..

"CWC meeting sent different message across country": Congress leader Sachin Pilot

Nampally (Telangana) | September 18, 2023 6:45:25 PM IST

After the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting was held in Telangana, Congress leader Sachin Pilot has said that the meeting has sent a different message and Congress will form the government in Rajasthan again and will register a win in Telangana. ... read..

Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates Udaan Bhawan in Delhi, says "will herald new era of collaboration"

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 6:45:23 PM IST

Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday inaugurated newly constructed 'UDAAN BHAWAN' in Delhi and said that it will herald a new era of collaboration. ... read..

"We ended corruption in Delhi...every govt's penny will be spent on you": Arvind Kejriwal in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa

Rewa (Madhya Pradesh) | September 18, 2023 6:45:20 PM IST

Urging voters to uproot the Bharatiya Janata Party government and Congress from the state, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday appealed to the people to give Aam Admi Party (AAP) a chance to form the government, ensuring that his party will spe ... read..

Terrorist attack on Parliament was attack on soul of India: PM Modi

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 6:45:13 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the 2001 Parliament attack in the Lok Sabha during the Special Parliament Session and saluted the soldiers who took bullets to save Parliament during the 2001 terrorist attack. ... read..

Delhi HC seeks MCD's response on denial of RTE Act benefits to Afghan Refugee students

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 5:45:48 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday sought the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and other respondents' responses on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) moved by 46 Afghan Refugee students of a MCD run school in Jangpura on denial of Right to Education (RTE) ... read..

Karnataka: Temple dons crores of rupees in Bengaluru's JP Nagar for GaneshChaturthi celebrations

Bangalore (Karnataka) | September 18, 2023 5:45:44 PM IST

Sri Sathya Ganapati Temple in Bengaluru's JP Nagar has been bedecked with currency notes and coinsas part of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. ... read..

"Building will never give results but discussion will...": KC Venugopal

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 5:45:27 PM IST

Congress leader KC Venugopal on the first day of the special session of Parliament said that the new Parliament building is not important but the discussion inside it is very important. ... read..

"Time has come to take cognizance of anti-defection law...": Congress MP Manish Tewari

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 5:45:14 PM IST

Congress Lok Sabha MP Manish Tewari on Monday said that the time has come to take the anti-defection law which has been enshrined in the 10th schedule of the Indian Constitution adding that this law is unable to achieve its objective due to the rising inc ... read..

"During G20, India emerged as a Vishwa Mitra'": PM Modi

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 5:45:12 PM IST

Recalling the emotional moment for inclusion of African Union in G20 during its presidency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the success of G20 is of 140 crore Indians adding that India has carved a place for itself as Vishwa Mitra. ... read..

Delhi HC permits DU to offer admissions for Law courses through CLAT-UG 2023 for current academic year

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 5:45:08 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday, in its interim order, permitted Delhi University (DU) to offer admission to Five-year Integrated Law Courses for the Academic Year 202324 solely on the basis of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT UG 2023) result. ... read..

"People working as per foreign agenda will be defeated in 2024": Baba Ramdev on Sanatana Dharma row

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | September 18, 2023 5:45:04 PM IST

Amid the political outcry over Tamil Nadu Udhayanidhi Stalin's rant against Sanatan Dharma, Baba Ramdev on Monday said that those calling 'Sanatan' casteist and discriminatory are working against it in collaboration with foreign powers as per an agenda. ... read..

Rajya Sabha takes up debate on parliamentary journey, Chairman calls for eschewing confrontational posturing

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 4:46:51 PM IST

Rajya Sabha took up discussion on Parliamentary journey of 75 years on Monday on the first day of the Special Session of Parliament with Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar stating that weaponising disruption and disturbance as a strategy would never get sanctio ... read..

"Emotional moment for all of us to move out...": Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on last day in old Parliament building

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 4:46:49 PM IST

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on the last day of Parliament proceedings in old building remembered former Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru and others and said that he was tireless in listening to the voice of the Opposition and never mocked or de ... read..

BJP is not in alliance with AIADMK, says AIADMK leader D Jayakumar

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 18, 2023 4:46:46 PM IST

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader D Jayakumar said on Monday that alliance with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will be decided during the elections, but there is no alliance with BJP as of now. ... read..

"Agenda by confused government": Congress leader Pramod Tiwari on Special Parliament Session

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 4:46:44 PM IST

Hitting out at the Centre, Congress leader Pramod Tiwari on Monday said the "confused government" shared the agenda for the Special Sassion of the Parliament. ... read..

Lakhimpur-Kheri violence: SC dissolves SIT, relieves retired HC judge

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 4:46:29 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday dissolved the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and relieved retired High Court judge Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain from the duty of monitoring the SIT probing into the Lakhimpur-Kheri violence matter. ... read..

Election Commission to assess poll preparedness in Telangana with three-day visit

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 18, 2023 4:46:10 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to embark on a visit to Telangana, commencing on October 3. CEO Vikas Raj announced this visit, spanning three days, aimed at engaging with various stakeholders, evaluating poll readiness and fostering communi ... read..

Centre provided technical suggestions for Nipah virus surveillance to Kerala govt: sources

By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi | September 18, 2023 4:46:08 PM IST

Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya and the Kerala government held a meeting on Sunday regarding Nipah virus surveillance to improve the current situation. ... read..

"50 Balmain pieces stolen" just days before Paris Fashion Week

Paris | September 18, 2023 3:46:49 PM IST

Fifty items from the French luxury fashion brand Balmain's new collection were stolen days before its Paris Fashion Week show. The companys creative director Olivier Rousteing informed that his driver told him about the theft. ... read..

SC refuses to entertain Jharkhand CM Sorens plea against ED summons in money laundering case

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 3:46:35 PM IST

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren failed to get any relief from the Supreme Court in a money laundering case as the apex court on Monday asked him to move to the concerned High Court with his plea against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons in a ... read..

Wherever Congress gave guarantees, could not fulfill even single one says Devendra Fadnavis

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | September 18, 2023 3:46:33 PM IST

Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis has taken a jibe at Congress leader Sonia Gandhi over her six guarantees given in Telangana and said that wherever Congress gave guarantees, they could not fulfil even a single guarantee. ... read..

Sarkarein aayegi-jaayegi: PM Modi recalls words of Vajpayee, Nehru

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 3:46:23 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his opening speech during the special session of Parliament on Monday recalled the words of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee that governments will come and go, parties will form and collapse but the country should remain. ... read..

"Change the way you do your politics...": Mallikarjun Kharge slams Centre in Parliament

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 3:46:19 PM IST

"Change the way you do your politics, nothing new will happen if we shift to a new Parliament," Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the Modi government in Rajya Sabha on Monday. ... read..

State government stands with the needy: UP CM Yogi at Janata Darshan in Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | September 18, 2023 3:46:17 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a Janata Darshan on Monday in front of Mahant Digvijaynath Smriti Bhawan at Gorakhnath temple, and patiently listened to the grievances of around 200 people hailing from various districts. ... read..

When I came as MP, it was emotional moment: PM Modi recalls memories associated with Parliament building

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 2:45:10 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday recalled the emotional moment of his entering the Parliament as an MP for the first time in 2014, saying he bowed down to honour the temple of democracy and could have never imagined that a child belonging to a poor ... read..

Rajya Sabha Chairman reconstitutes panel of vice-chairpersons with 50 per cent women MPs

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 2:45:00 PM IST

Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday announced that the panel of vice-chairpersons has been reconstituted with 50 per cent of women parliamentarians and that the percentage may go higher in future. ... read..

"RN Ravi failed to act ": DMK hits out at Tamil Nadu Governor

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 18, 2023 2:44:49 PM IST

Reacting to Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi's statement on social discrimination, DMK leader TKS Elangovan said that he has failed to act as a Governor. ... read..

Parliament special session: AAP issues whip for its MPs in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 1:46:33 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party issued a Three Line Whip to its MPs in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, asking them to be present in Parliament during the Special Session from September 18 to 22. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Shipra recedes in Ujjain but temples on riverbanks still half-submerged

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | September 18, 2023 1:46:31 PM IST

The Shipra river receded in Madhya Pradeshs Ujjain district on Monday but the temples located near its banks were still half-submerged in water. ... read..

"Session for historic decisions..." PM Modi ahead of special session of Parliament

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 1:46:27 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the special session of Parliament will witness historic decisions. ... read..

Lord Ganesh idol adorned with 69 kg gold, 336 kg silver in Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 18, 2023 1:46:17 PM IST

Gowd Saraswat Brahaman (GSB) Seva Mandal, ahead of Ganesh Chathurthi, installed an idol of Lord Ganesh adorned with 69 kg of gold and 336 kg of silver in Mumbai on Monday. ... read..

INDIA bloc to participate in special session of Parliament

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 1:46:10 PM IST

Members of the INDIA bloc parties have decided to participate in the special session of Parliament which is underway and will raise important issues, according to sources. ... read..

Achievements of Indians being discussed everywhere, result of united efforts in 75 years of Parliament: PM Modi

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 1:46:08 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the achievements of Indians are being discussed everywhere and this is the result of united efforts during the 75 years of the history of the countrys Parliament. ... read..

"Under PM Modi's leadership..." LS Speaker Om Birla congratulates nation on G20 Summit success

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 1:46:06 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, in a special session of Parliament on Monday, extended his congratulations to all Indians for the successful hosting of the G20 Summit and said India has been the voice of the Global South and under the leadership of PM Modi. ... read..

SC to hear appeal against Madras HC order staying sale of Ganesh idols made of Plaster of Paris

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 1:45:47 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on Monday an appeal against a division bench of the Madras High Court which stayed an order of a single judge allowing the sale of Ganesh idols made using Plaster of Paris. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy is behaving like a psycho: TDP leader on Chandrababu Naidu's arrest

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 1:45:39 PM IST

Telugu Desam Party MPs protested near the Gandhi statue on Parliament premises here on Monday against the arrest of former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and party president N Chandrababu Naidu. ... read..

Former UP Deputy CM Dinesh Sharma takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 1:45:37 PM IST

Former Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dinesh Sharma on Monday took oath as a Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha. ... read..

ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission commences data collection with STEPS Instrument

Bangalore (Karnataka) | September 18, 2023 1:45:35 PM IST

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced today that its Aditya-L1 mission has commenced collecting scientific data, marking a milestone in India's solar exploration efforts. ... read..

Suspension of MPs Raghav Chadha, Sanjay Singh should be revoked: AAP's Sushil Kumar Rinku

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 1:45:33 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sushil Kumar Rinku said on Monday that the suspension of the partys MPs Raghav Chadha and Sanjay Singh from the Rajya Sabha should be revoked and they should be allowed to attend the session in the new Parliament building. ... read..

INDIA Alliance to meet at LoP Kharge's office in Parliament ahead of special session

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 11:44:42 AM IST

Ahead of the five-day special session of Parliament which is all set to begin on Monday, the floor leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) are scheduled to hold a meeting on Monday at the office of Rajya Sabha leader of the ... read..

There is nothing special about this Parliamentary session: RJD leader Manoj Jha

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 11:44:36 AM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Manoj Jha questioned the Centres decision to call for a special Parliamentary session and said that there is nothing special about it as normal Bills are being brought in that could have waited till the Winter Session. ... read..

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi requests opposition partiesto attend Special Parliament Session beginning today

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 11:44:34 AM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday requested the opposition parties to attend the Special Parliament Session beginning today. ... read..

Special session of Parliament set to begin today

New Delhi | September 18, 2023 10:44:53 AM IST

The five-day special session of Parliament is all set to begin on Monday during which the parliamentary proceedings will shift from the old to the adjacent new state-of-the-art building on September 19. ... read..

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